5 Reasons Why Market Research Can Help Your Business

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Have you thought of a spectacular business idea? You may be eager to launch a redesigned product or a brand new business as soon as possible, but that may not be the smartest idea! Some of us believe that all you need for starting a new business is a captivating, unique product or service, and then feel disappointed when the original plan fails to come to fruition. But there’s a reason why this happens. 

What do start-ups need to do? Market research. When you take the time to research the market, you’ll know which customers to target and how to plot a decent plan of action. 

Before we get into the nitty-gritty of why market research plays an integral in developing a business, let’s briefly discuss the definition of market research!

What is market research?

Market research allows you to understand your future customers. Without an immense knowledge of your potential customer base, you won’t know where and how to reach your target audience. 

So what is market research? It’s a way for future business owners to understand their customers. And you need the right customer to buy into your product or service.

How can you market research?

A) Speak to people who have worked with someone in your market

Let’s pretend you want to launch an online clothing store. One part of your research may involve speaking to friends and family who have bought from an online clothing store before. Did they have horror stories? What do they like about buying from one particular store over another? It’s vital to talk to as many people as possible, so you can consider their advice when developing your service.

B) Use social media platforms to your advantage

Do you have an Instagram account? You can ask your followers questions or for their opinions via stories or captions. It can also benefit you to join relevant Facebook groups to see what other online store owners—or whichever service you plan to offer—have to say about running a business. You can ask questions and learn what has and hasn’t worked for other business owners. 

Market research involves finding out as much as you can about your future clients. Why is it important to find out information about your future customer base beforehand? Let’s get into it!

1.Elevates your chances of building business partnerships

Not only can market research help you to understand your customer base, but it can also help you to build partnerships with other businesses! Once you’ve figured out your desired customer base, you can research which businesses serve your customers and build a connection with these businesses. 

As a result, you and these other companies may form an agreement to promote one another!

2.Eases the decision-making process

Do I want to promote my business on Instagram? Facebook? LinkedIn? Old school advertising? How should I write my content? How do I want to capture people’s attention? Do I want to open a store at location X or location Y? Which services or products can I add to my business? Which ones can I get rid of? 

Market research makes the decision-making process easier. For example, when you understand your target audience, you’ll know that more people will likely visit location X over location Y. You’ll know that most of your customers use Instagram over Facebook. You’ll know that they like inspirational, informative content. You’ll know which products your customers love (or will love) and which ones you can stop wasting money and time on. 

3.Reduces your chances of failing

Talking to your customers before drastically changing a product or taking the time to communicate with your customers to find what they like and don’t like via surveys or posts on social media can dramatically help to reduce your chances of failing as a business. 

You can test new products, issue surveys, or simply be honest and ask what they think of your business via a social media caption (if your audience uses social media). When you know what your customers want or what’s turning them away, your chances of uncovering success will increase. 

4.Shows you which products are worthy of an upgrade 

Which products do your customers show the most interest in? Market research can show you which products are worthy of an upgrade, add-on, or bundle. And this knowledge can help you to gain some profit! 

5.Boosts your sales (over your competition) 

Market research can introduce you to your customers’ needs! Are they unsatisfied with your competition’s products or services? With the right knowledge, you can ensure that your products keep your customers satisfied. Of course, you’ll encounter some trial and error as you go, but it helps to continually research your customer base even after you’ve launched your business. 

Conclusion

In the end, market research can help you to understand whom you want to target, and what that audience likes and doesn’t like. You may be excited to launch your new product, your redesigned service, or your new business as soon as you think of a good idea, but it’s vital to ensure that your customers like the idea, too. And this is why it is essential to do your market research.

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